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CALLS FAIRS AN ABOMINATION.; Invited to Speak at Lodge Benefit, Parson Howell of Trenton Denounces Games of Chance.

TRENTON, N.J., Nov. 29 -- "All fairs conducted for benevolent purposes, whether by churches or fraternal orders, are an abomination to this age and civilization," declared the Rev. Joseph Howell, pastor of the Hamilton Square Presbyterian Church, to an audience at the Shepherd's Delight Lodge Fair last night.

November 30, 1902

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